Why Families Choose Overnewton
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Overnewton a standout among independent schools in Melbourne?
At Overnewton, we believe education is more than academic achievement. It’s about nurturing the whole person. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build community and grow into confident, compassionate leaders.
Our dual-campus approach means we can tailor the learning experience to each developmental stage, so every student feels they belong while being encouraged to reach their potential.
Is Overnewton a co-educational school?
Yes. Overnewton is proudly co-educational, from Prep through Year 12. Guided by Christian values and an Anglican ethos, we believe learning flourishes when young people from all backgrounds come together, bringing different perspectives and experiences. Our community celebrates the unique gifts each student offers, building mutual respect and understanding that prepares them for the world beyond school.
What year levels does Overnewton offer?
Overnewton welcomes students from Prep through to Year 12 across two campuses, ensuring each stage gets the support they need to flourish. The Yirramboi Campus in Keilor is home to our Middle (Year 5 to 8) and Senior School (Year 10 to 12), while our Canowindra Campus in Taylors Lakes offers dedicated spaces for our Junior School (Prep to Year 4) and Year 9 Centre.
What is Overnewton’s approach to learning and academic excellence?
Within each Learning Outcome, there are several assessment tasks a teacher may use to determine if a student has Our approach develops confident, independent learners who are supported to achieve their best. Our teaching balances academic rigour with individual care, empowering students to think critically, create boldly and pursue their interests. Learning at Overnewton is engaging, meaningful and connected to real-world impact.
How does Overnewton support student wellbeing and belonging?
Your child's wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We promote wellbeing through counselling, health education, and academic care, with a structured pastoral care curriculum that nurtures the whole person. Our teachers work closely with students to support their academic and personal growth, fostering strong partnerships to ensure students feel valued and supported through key developmental transitions.
Does Overnewton offer opportunities beyond the classroom?
Absolutely. From sports and arts to wellbeing and leadership programs, our students discover their passions and develop their talents. Active participation in co curricular programs, leadership, and service opportunities helps shape our students to become empowered, thoughtful, and inspired to serve. Whether your child dreams of the stage, the sporting field or creating positive impact, we will help them find their purpose.
Where is Overnewton located?
Absolutely. From sports and arts to wellbeing and leadership programs, our students discover their passions and develop their talents. Active participation in co curricular programs, leadership, and service opportunities helps shape our students to become empowered, thoughtful, and inspired to serve. Whether your child dreams of the stage, the sporting field or creating positive impact, we will help them find their purpose.
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Marin Balluk people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which Overnewton Anglican Community College stands. We respect the knowledge that will be forever embedded within the Aboriginal Custodianship of Country and remember the loss of cultures, languages and Lands they have endured. Like the Marin Balluk people, we at Overnewton want to respect the Land, the cultures and the heritages, and learn from those who have come before us in the passing on of knowledge and the teaching of life skills, as well as continue with wise stewardship of our buildings and grounds. We honour their custodianship of this Land and offer them our deep respect.